For Immediate Release
Focal Welcomes Nadine Grinblat to Drive Compliance and Player Protection in Australasia
Halifax, NS: Sept 11th, 2025 –
Focal Research Consultants announced today that Nadine Grinblat is Focal’s newest Australasian Associate. Nadine will act as the Products and Services Liaison – supporting clients across Australasia in leveraging Focal’s advanced technology to strengthen compliance and enhance player protection.
With over two decades of experience in responsible gambling, Nadine brings a deep understanding of the Australian gambling landscape and a proven track record in safer gambling service delivery, education, training and research translation, as well as understanding of regulation and policy. Her career includes leadership roles at the Australasian Gaming Council – which she led for over eight years, Crown Melbourne and Tabcorp. Nadine holds degrees in both arts and law and has contributed extensively to safer gambling initiatives in Victoria and Queensland through past appointments to both the Victorian Responsible Gambling Ministerial Advisory Council and the Queensland Safer Gambling Advisory Committee. She is also a seasoned public speaker, having presented at state, national and international forums on responsible gambling and customer care.
“We’re excited to welcome Nadine to Focal,” said Tracy Schrans, President of Focal Research. “Her integrity, insight, and unwavering commitment to player protection have made her a trusted voice in the industry. She brings a rare combination of operational experience and strategic vision that will help our clients navigate complex regulatory environments while delivering meaningful care to their customers. For over 20 years we have respected and valued her work in this sector and are grateful to finally work together to make a lasting and significant impact for our clients and their business in reducing gambling risk and harm.”
“I’m delighted to join Focal Research and contribute to their mission of advancing safer gambling practices across Australasia,” said Grinblat. “Focal’s commitment to evidence-based solutions and meaningful player protection aligns perfectly with my values and experience—both operationally and philosophically. I look forward to working with clients to implement innovative tools that support compliance, care, and long-term sustainability in the gambling sector. Together, we have an opportunity to redefine how technology supports safer gambling—creating a future where data-driven insights empower operators to protect players proactively and build trust with all stakeholders.”
About Focal Research
Focal is an independent safer gambling research and technology company focused on gambling risk detection and player support.
Our research on player behaviour has led to the creation of a state-of-the-art gambling risk detection system, called PREVENT, which helps regulators and operators prevent and mitigate gambling-related harm.
Building on 30 years of applied gambling research experience, we continue to investigate real-world gambling behaviour and safer gambling impacts, providing evidence-based insights to inform policy and practice on a global scale.
For more information:
Laura Cook
Communications Manager
laura.cook@focalresearch.com
